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Percentage Calculator

Calculate percentages, find what percentage one number is of another, or find the original value from a percentage.

This free tool helps you perform various percentage calculations. You can calculate a percentage of a number, find what percentage one number is of another, or find the original value from a percentage.

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How This Tool Works

Our percentage calculator offers three main calculation modes:

  • Calculate percentage of a number - Find out what a specific percentage of a number is
  • Find what percentage one number is of another - Calculate what percentage one value represents of a total
  • Find the original value from a percentage - Work backwards to find the original value when you know a percentage

Simply select your calculation mode, enter the required values, and get instant results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate a percentage of a number?

To calculate a percentage of a number:

  1. Select "Calculate percentage of a number"
  2. Enter your number in the first field
  3. Enter the percentage in the second field
  4. Click Calculate to get your result

How do I find what percentage one number is of another?

To find the percentage:

  1. Select "Find what percentage one number is of another"
  2. Enter the value you want to find the percentage for
  3. Enter the total value
  4. Click Calculate to see what percentage it represents

How accurate are the calculations?

All calculations are performed with high precision and rounded to 2 decimal places in the final result. This provides a good balance between accuracy and readability for most everyday calculations.

Tips and Best Practices

  • Use the dropdown menu to switch between different calculation modes
  • You can enter decimal numbers for more precise calculations
  • Results are automatically rounded to 2 decimal places
  • For percentage calculations involving money, consider rounding to the nearest cent